Volume 27 - Issue 6 - June 2014
Case Study
05/28/2014
Allison Rottman, DPM; Steven Geary, DPM; Raymond Yong, DPM
These authors discuss the diagnosis and treatment of a 57-year-old male who had rhabdomyolysis, an acute kidney injury and alcoholic neuropathy that masked compartment syndrome.
These authors discuss the diagnosis and treatment of a 57-year-old male who had rhabdomyolysis, an acute kidney injury and alcoholic neuropathy that masked compartment syndrome.
These authors discuss the...
05/28/2014
Podiatry Today
Case Study
05/28/2014
Bruce E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS
Offering insights on the impact of in-shoe pressure analysis for runners, this author details the treatment of a 21-year-old runner who had been diagnosed with flexor hallucis inflammation or tendinitis, and possible plantar fasciitis on...
Offering insights on the impact of in-shoe pressure analysis for runners, this author details the treatment of a 21-year-old runner who had been diagnosed with flexor hallucis inflammation or tendinitis, and possible plantar fasciitis on...
Offering insights on the...
05/28/2014
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
05/26/2014
Two recent studies offer bad news and good news about diabetes. One study tracks a continued rise in the incidence of diabetes and stability in the numbers of those with undiagnosed diabetes, and the other study notes a decrease in...
Two recent studies offer bad news and good news about diabetes. One study tracks a continued rise in the incidence of diabetes and stability in the numbers of those with undiagnosed diabetes, and the other study notes a decrease in...
Two recent studies offer bad...
05/26/2014
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
05/26/2014
Lee C. Rogers, DPM, FFPM RCPS
Podiatrists play a critical role in the identification, treatment and management of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). While an estimated 8 to 12 million Americans have PAD, the disease continues to remain largely...
Podiatrists play a critical role in the identification, treatment and management of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). While an estimated 8 to 12 million Americans have PAD, the disease continues to remain largely...
Podiatrists play a critical...
05/26/2014
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
05/26/2014
Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS
A 62-year-old female presented with a chief complaint of a soft tissue growth on her left big toe. She reported the lesion to be red, raised and bleeding with pressure. There was a small amount of drainage on the bandage she used to...
A 62-year-old female presented with a chief complaint of a soft tissue growth on her left big toe. She reported the lesion to be red, raised and bleeding with pressure. There was a small amount of drainage on the bandage she used to...
A 62-year-old female...
05/26/2014
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
05/26/2014
Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Acknowledging changes in the way podiatry students learn orthotic therapy, these experts discuss how such changes affect the quality of casting, and how young practitioners can gain casting experience. They also discuss common questions...
Acknowledging changes in the way podiatry students learn orthotic therapy, these experts discuss how such changes affect the quality of casting, and how young practitioners can gain casting experience. They also discuss common questions...
Acknowledging changes in the...
05/26/2014
Podiatry Today
05/26/2014
Jobeth Rollandini, DPM; Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
Given the tricky nature of second digit metatarsophalangeal joint instability/crossover hammertoe, surgeons need an effective remedy. Accordingly, these authors advocate for the use of tendon balancing procedures as viable alternatives that...
Given the tricky nature of second digit metatarsophalangeal joint instability/crossover hammertoe, surgeons need an effective remedy. Accordingly, these authors advocate for the use of tendon balancing procedures as viable alternatives that...
Given the tricky nature of...
05/26/2014
Podiatry Today
05/26/2014
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS
Given the popularity and perceptions associated with barefoot running and minimalist shoes, this author takes a closer look at the research on foot striking patterns in runners and finds that rearfoot striking is not only far more prevalent...
Given the popularity and perceptions associated with barefoot running and minimalist shoes, this author takes a closer look at the research on foot striking patterns in runners and finds that rearfoot striking is not only far more prevalent...
Given the popularity and...
05/26/2014
Podiatry Today
05/26/2014
Suhad A. Hadi, DPM, FACFAS; Valerie L. Schade, DPM, AACFAS
Yes. Surveying the research and drawing on her own experience, Valerie L. Schade, DPM, AACFAS, says partial ray amputations in this population can lead to complications and further amputation whereas initial TMA procedures can facilitate a...
Yes. Surveying the research and drawing on her own experience, Valerie L. Schade, DPM, AACFAS, says partial ray amputations in this population can lead to complications and further amputation whereas initial TMA procedures can facilitate a...
Yes. Surveying the research...
05/26/2014
Podiatry Today
05/26/2014
Russell G. Volpe, DPM
The treatment of foot fractures presents specific challenges in pediatric patients. Accordingly, this author presents a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and treating calcaneal fractures, stress fractures, metatarsal fractures and other...
The treatment of foot fractures presents specific challenges in pediatric patients. Accordingly, this author presents a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and treating calcaneal fractures, stress fractures, metatarsal fractures and other...
The treatment of foot...
05/26/2014
Podiatry Today
